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- Born: January 6, 1981
- Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Position: Cornerback
- High school: Boyd H Anderson High School
- College: University of Central Florida
- Major: Business
- Selected in the fourth round, 120th overall, in the 2003 NFL draft
- Asante means "thank you" in SwahiliPhiladelphia Eagles: Asante Samuel Player Profile
- Two-time Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX
- Since 2006, leads the NFL in interceptions with 16
- 2001: All-Independent first-team as selected by Football News
- 2002: All-Mid American Conference first-team
- 2003-2007: Played with the New England Patriots
- 2008: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
- One of the highest paid defensive players in the NFLCBS Sports: Asante Samuel
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Professional football quarterback Asante Samuel plays in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. On February 29, 2008, he signed as a free agent with the Eagles to a reported six-year, $57 million contract.USAToday: Closing window: Can McNabb, Eagles take flight for title run? (June 28, 2008)
Samuel injured his hip in a January 1, 2009, practice with the Eagles, but stated that the injury would not prevent him from joining the Eagles as they played the Minnesota Vikings on January 4, 2009, in their wild card game.ProFootballTalk.com: Samuel Will Start Samuel played and returned an interception for 44 yards to score a touchdown. This set a NFL record for the most playoff interception returns for a score.Associated Press: Eagles CB Samuel Sets NFL Playoff Record
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Asante Samuel Questions
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What is your favorite Samuel Adams flavor? 9 AnswersI am partial to the cherry wheat. Even my wife likes it and she usually hates all beers. It doesn't go well with every food though, so keeping other flavors a... read more -
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What is your favorite Samuel Jackson character? 11 AnswersJules Winnfield from the movie Pulp Fiction Without a doubt. h... read more
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Asante Samuel Vital Stats
- Mahalo's guide to the Philadelphia Eagles
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 2003
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Asante Samuel Timeline
- 2003: Drafted by New England Patriots; Super Bowl XXXVIII Championship
- 2004: Starting role as Patriot cornerback; Super Bowl XXXIX Championship
- 2007: Signs 1-year, $7.79 million contract
- 2008: Signs 6 year contract as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles
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Asante Samuel : Super lessons for Eagles - Philadelphia Daily News - http://www.askbiography.com/bio/Asante_Samuel.html
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Asante Samuel : Posted 12 hours ago - Bengals.com - http://www.askbiography.com/bio/Asante_Samuel.html
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Asante Samuel : Esiason on D and C: Interception is cha-ching for Brady - WE - http://www.askbiography.com/bio/Asante_Samuel.html
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And then dives into a pool of gold coins, a la Scrooge McDuck RT @jeffphowe: Asante Samuel screams at Jenkins, "See! Not so easy, is it?!?"
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